Elyria, OH – U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott
announces the arrest of fugitive Bruce McElroy, age 31, which occurred last
night in Elyria. An arrest warrant was issued in August 2012 for McElroy by
the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register as a sex
offender. McElroy has a history of violence and was actively avoiding
arrest. The case was immediately referred to the U.S. Marshals Violent
Fugitive Task Force for apprehension. The Task Force searched for McElroy
for several months with no success. In November 2012, the Task Force added
McElroy to the most wanted “Dangerous Dozen” list and profiled his photo in
the local media. Numerous tips poured in from the community at that time but
none were able to lead the Task Force directly to McElroy.

The Task Force continued to pursue McElroy and
received a tip this week that turned out to be exactly what they needed.
Based on the information received, the Task Force was able to safely locate
and arrest McElroy last night, at approximately 10:30 p.m., at an apartment
on the 800 block of Rosewood Avenue in Elyria. McElroy was transported to
the Lorain County Jail after arrest.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The citizens
of Lorain County have continued to assist our Task Force with tracking down
these violent offenders. Working together, we can make a difference in the
community.”

Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti stated,
“This case is a great example of how the Task Force succeeds by bringing
together federal, state and local law enforcement resources to help keep our
communities safe.”

Anyone with information concerning any wanted fugitive can contact the
Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at
1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833). You may
also anonymously text in a tip by texting the keyword "WANTED"
and your tip to TIP411 (847411),
or you can send a web tip at the following webpage
http://www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html. Reward money is
available and tipsters may remain anonymous.